Nokia Asha 501
#8289
Samsung S5620 Monte
#8858Category Breakdown
Nokia Asha 501
Samsung S5620 Monte
Performance
32.035.0
Camera
10.010.0
Display
32.332.3
Battery
12.310.3
Build
14.60.2
Connectivity
16.423.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.614.0
Summary
- The Nokia Asha 501 and Samsung S5620 Monte both feature a 3.0" TFT display, but the Monte offers a higher resolution of 240 x 400 pixels compared to the Asha's 240 x 320 pixels, resulting in better clarity.
- In terms of performance, the Asha has 128MB RAM and 128MB storage, while the Monte has 200MB RAM and 200MB storage, providing a slight edge in multitasking.
- Both phones have a 3.15 MP rear camera with identical video capabilities, but neither has a front-facing camera.
- The Asha's battery capacity is 1200mAh, which is larger than the Monte's 1000mAh, potentially offering longer usage.
- The Asha runs on the Nokia Asha software platform, while the Monte's software details are unspecified, which may affect user experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Asha being slightly heavier and available in multiple colors, while the Monte is only available in black.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia Asha 501
Samsung S5620 Monte
General
Release Date
2013
2010
Announced
2013
2010
Description
Aso known as Nokia Asha 501 Dual Sim with dual-SIM card slots
Also known as Samsung S5620 OnixSamsung S5620 Kabuki
Display
Size
3"
3"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~133 ppi density)
240 x 400 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~155 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
128MB 64MB RAM
200MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
320p@15fps
320p@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1200 mAh
1000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1200 mAh, removable (BL-4U)
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
99.2 x 58 x 12.1 mm (3.91 x 2.28 x 0.48 in)
108.8 x 53.7 x 12.4 mm (4.28 x 2.11 x 0.49 in)
Weight
98.2 g
92 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Bright Red, Bright Green, Cyan, Yellow, White and Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.41 W/kg (head)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
3.0, EDR
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Nokia Asha software platform 1.0, upgradable to 1.4
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer